The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Low blood sugar
- Injection site reaction (e.g., redness, swelling, itching)
- Changes in skin shape at the site of the injection
- Weight gain
- Swelling in the hands and feet
- Itching
- Rash
Humalog 50/50 serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar): if not treated, severe hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness, seizures, and even death
- Severe allergic reactions: rash, hives, swelling of face, tongue, and throat, difficulty breathing
- Dangerously low levels of potassium: if not treated, it can lead to difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, and even death
Source: DailyMed
The following Humalog 50/50 side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
blurred vision
chills
cold sweats
confusion
cool, pale skin
decreased urine
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
flushing or redness of the skin
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
loss of appetite
muscle pain or cramps
nervousness
nightmares
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
sweating
swelling of the arms or legs
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusually warm skin
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
redistribution or accumulation of body fat
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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